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The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
A POINT SETTLED.
Tho Right ola Pstentee TO Embrace in
an Application Two Inventions.

WASHINGTON, Oct. 23.--The commits
sioner OF patents has decided the disputed
question, can an applicant embrace in
one and the same application for letters
patent more than one distinct and separate
invention? The case in point was that OF
Austin Herr, who applied for single
patent covering both the machine and
process for separating garlic from wheat.
The following is brief synopsis OF the
commissioners decision:
The use OF a machine for the purpose
for which il was constructed is the thing
enjoyed under letters patent, but the
machine itself is the thing patented. A
method OF process, such rs the law re-
cognizes as patentable, must have an eX-
istence independent of the machine or
apparatus by which il is carried out. II
the result is simply the act Of the mechan-
ism itself, so related TO il that ii cannot
exist independently of it, and is the sole
utteranoe OF the machine, a process or
method does not exist; il is simply the
function Of the machine. A process to be
patentable must be wholly Independent of
the apparatus; the process is that which
brings into existence the product or result.
II must be regarded as settled by the high
est authority that an apparatus and n go
cess are separate and distinct inventions.
Relative to inventions covering COM
binations. Whenever the original in
vention is such that, with its mutually CO.
operating parts, IL retains distinctive char
acter and identity, and the improved parts
have not become distinct subjects OF in
vention, art or manufacture, such original
and cooperating parts may be embodied
in one patent, II the progress of art has not
subdiyided such parts or elements into
distinct and well recognized subjects of in.
vention and manufacture, and they have
not been Unidentified in the arts and indus
tries as representing distinct subjects, the
improvements can all be included in one
patent.
"The fact that the courts have held valid
patents covering a multiplicity of inven
tons forms no reason why the patent
office should continue 10 issue patent,
comprehendine distinct and separate in
yentions. While there Is no statutor,
declaration. Congress has recognized dis
tinctly and clearly the natural classification
Of the arts as existing in four great divis
ions and that a single and distinct inyen
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
u. III, MARTIN
president Merchants Exchange.
ADJUSTMENTS.
The FIOrences.

Those genuine comedians, Mr.. and
Ms. Florence, will open up weeks en-
gagement at the theater tonight in "The
Mighty Dollar" one OF their best and most
humorous productions. The stars play
American comedies in manner unex-
celed, and entertain their auditors thor
oughly, OF course they will be greeted by
q crowded house not only tonight, but dur
ing the entire engagement.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24

CuuRcn discstablishmcni, with the abo.
Hilton Of the cndowmcnts, Is TO be- the cry
Of the English disscntcr, supported by a
large body Of churchmcn, principal among
them being the curatcs, who arr poorly
paid and are not in the line Of prcIcrmcnl.
The Roman Catholics will oppose olsen.
dowmcni, fearing an inquiry into their
endowmcnis and the loss Of them. The
days Of the establishment" are evidently
Numbered
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
COMMISSIONERS VACANCY.
The Business Community win Take
Action This Afternoon.

Action This Afternoon.
The vacancy in the board of fire. and
police commissioners Of the Taxing Dis
trict government will be in measure set
tied by the Cotton and Merchants ex-
changes in joint meeting to be held at 8
o'clock this afternoon, a call for which has
been issued as follows:
SIN compliance with the request Of the
members of the Cotton and Merchants
exchanges to call joint meeting Of the
two exchanges to recommend TO Gov.
Robert l.. Taylor successor to Col. III.
A. Montgomery as fire and police comis-
soner OF the Taxing District, a joint meet
ing of the Cotton and Merchants ex-
changes is hereby called to meet Monday,
October "a; at o clock IN, in the looms
of the Cotton exchange, for the considera
ton OF this matter. l.. b. SUGGs,
president Cotton Exchange.
"IIENRY HorrEH, Secretary.
81. ii. MARTIN,
president Merchants Exchange.
"E. A. KEELING, Secretary
Information came to the ears OF an APP
PEAL reporter last night that one aspirant
had become desperate under fancied slight
of the public in not connecting his name
with the office, and threatened opposing
individuals with official decapitation when
his ship comes in" He announces that
he will be in the race at the January cleo
ton, on his merits, regardless of opposi-
ton, and is confident of success. Such IL
life and great American privileges.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24

NpccIaI DitIhIfh 70 INC AppFaI.
PINE Burr, Ark, Oct 23-This even.
ing ferd Harris circuit court clerk, fined
ON another negro named Milt Daniels, and
shattered his arm with ball from a Win.
chester rifle. There was old grudgc bc.
tween them, and Daniels was threatening
Harris and approaching with a cooked
double-barrclcd gun, when Harris fired
through the window with the above NJ.
snlt
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
Sells, Circus COMPANY.

Messrs George f. Stoneburner, J. Fl.
Davis, and G. A. Davis, avant-couiers Of
Sells Brothers circus, menagarie, hippo
drome and "Wild West combination,
which exhibits in Memphis Saturday,
November 10, are quartered at the Pea
body. The Messrs. Sells are at present
making notably successful tour of Texas.
That they will do a magnificent business
in this city can be set down rs a certainty.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24

A SPECIAL correspondent Of the New
York Herald has exposed an Arizona min.
Ing bubble by which farmers and me.
chanics have been taken In and robbed.
The eagcrncS for richos is responsible for
II all. The Tortilita scheme had been
adroitly advertised by syndicate Of New
York men, who, n there Is any way Of
reaching them by the civil and criminal
Law, should DO dealt with rs severely as
possible. They should be made exam.
Piles Of.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24

NoSAN, no matter what his merit may
otherwise lie, who las been actively con.
necicd with or identified conspicuously
with either the Republican or Democratic
party should he considered for moment
In connection with the vacan, chair Of the
late Col Henry A. Montgomery, at the
Taxing District council board. No politi.
clan should be considered eligible for that
place.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24

TuE New York Herald says Mayor
Grace wants 10 be Governor Of that State.
lie hasn't grace enough. GOV. IIill can
beat him. Bcsidos, since IL has become
known that he aspip's 10 be a bo~, 10 an
John kclly's shoes, the people are anx
ious for an opportunity 10 Nj upon him.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
Geld wave Comtus.

SIGNAL OfTICE
MEarns. Tenn. oct "a. iss7. I
To the Public-Thc following telegram has been
rccivcd from the chief signal oficcr. and IA pub.
lished for the information Of all concerned.
wAsHisgroS, Oct -. iss7-iei9a q. m.
Ot~crvcr Memphis, Tenn
Hoist cold wnvo signal. The tcmpcmiurr win
fall from IS 10 20 by O'Clock a. m. 81 the 18th.
nIN MnnpN.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
The Ai,e..i.... 80

special Dispatch 10 The Appeal
AnKRpRRS. Miss, Oct. 2s..-The ninth
annual fair opens hero tomorrow. A fine
time is anticipated. The stables arc full Of
rice stock, and there will bc a very lorve
show Of blooded horses and cs,ila and mo-.
gricultuml products.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
uiii,o,. VII, he a.,rc.c,,...

srniNCriup, H., Oct 23.-Allorney
General llnnl rccived notice yesterday Of
The action ul the United STATES supreme
court IN the anarchist case, aud LETT for
Washington. accompanied BY Assistant At.
tonoy General Smith.
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
a Gale on the Lakes.

DErRoIr, Mich, Oct. % furious
gale, accompanied by snow and rain, has
been raging on the lakes since morning,
and II Is feared that the loss to shipping
will he heavy.
A special To the Free Press from Che.
boygan ays "a northeast gale, accom-.
panied by n binding snowslorm, has been
sweeping over Lake Huron and the straits
since daylight The ground is covered
with snow, and II the storm continues
until morning the snow will he several
inches deep. II IL feared the shipping in
transit. ON account Of the binding snow,
will suffer disaster. II Is the worst storm
oi the season"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
4 SCHOONER WRECKED.

MILWAUKEE,, Wis, Oct 23.--Thc gale
that prevailed Saturday night on the lake
is reported Ia have been the scycrcst OF the
season, 10y vessel master. II continues
tonight with iluuics Of snow. The wind
blew forty miles an hour and largc
fleet In in the harbor Tor
shelter AZ 4 o'clock this morning the
schooner Maine, Of Chicago, WIS wrecked
hcn and IL total lo,s. She struck lJO
feet of shoc, aud for hall an hour the six
men comprising her crew chung desperate
~ 10 the rigging while the seas broke
clear over them. The lic-Saving crow
rescued them In n nearly exhausted con-
dition. No other wrecks nrc reported.
A Marquette Mich special 20 the
Pioneer Prss siyE "ln the storm today
the schooncs George sherman aud Alya
liundish were wrecked near here. The
crow Of the sherman escaped, and the
Grow Of the Brandish rs thought TO he wan
dcring around In tho woods. The Law.
renee is also thought 10 he lost"
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24

Tina Phlladolphia Record goes TO the aid
VI two So Hping Democrats NJ are
= haa1 n -. aud as faithful,
49, "a ~ = - = ever repre-
N hs ~ 11n1Ir. Il says
The Memphis appeal. [volume] (Memphis, Tenn.) 1886-1890, 1887-10-24
Loea, meteorological Pres. Report.

Memphis signal uliicc Rcporil
MrafTtts TVSs O,s N iggT
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26
THE NEW RAILROAD LAW.
Applied 10 Passenger Tramc.

As this law is one of great interest to all
parties in the country, especially as effect
ing passenger traffic, the following opinion
OF one OF the clearest-headed,g general passen-
ger agents OF the West will be read with
interest:
The provisions OF the interstate com
merce BILL justly and reasonably applied
TO the passenger service of the United
States, can not fail 60 exercise saluiary
influence upon passenger revenues, It's
leading principles being more readily
adaptable to passenger business and loss
in conflict with the requirements of com.
mcrce, possibly, than they may be in their
application TO freight traiic. Clear
headed passenger men see no practical
evil which can result from:
1. Making all charges reasonable and
Just.
2. From making like charges for like and
contemporaneOus service, for like kind OF
traffic, under substantially similar circum-
stances and conditions.
3. From affording reasonable and proper
facilities for the interchange OF traffic be-
tween lines.
4. From printing and keeping for pub
lie inspection established rates.
.. Tho strict observance OF these rates,
and ten days notice OF any advance thereof
@, From making the charge for short
haul no greater than for longer distance
over the same line.
Z. From breaking down class distinc-
tions aud according TO all persons, firms,
corporations, and localities equal rights
under substantially the same circumstan-
cea aud conditions.
s. From doing away with privileged
clRsses.
IL IL not probable that advances in pas
senger rates 90 the general public will be
necessary Whether the abolition of tho
discrimination which have been accorded
10 various classes OF travellers will work
serious injury 90 commercial business re-
mains 10 be seen. II 1t does, the people
who will be affected will, no doubt, be able
90 secure relief through Congress. IL tho
abolition or restriction Of the dead head
abuse results from reasonable applica-
ton of the law there may be mourning Ina
many places, but the general verdict will
DO one OF approval Take 10 all in all,
there il little OF no harm wrought TO the
railroads; hence the general passenger
agents In the western associations are CO.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26

"Oh, Why are you waiting, children,
And why are you watching the wayY"
I'VE are watching because the folks have
said
The king comes home to-day
The king on his prancing charger,
In his shining golden crown.
Oh, the bells will ring, the glad birds sing,
When the king comes back 10 the
town.
"Rnn home TO your mothers, children;
In the land Is pain and woe;
And the king, beyond the forest,
Fights with the Paynim foe"
"But," said the little children.
sThe fight will soon be past,
We fam would wait, though the hour BIO
He will surely come at last"
SO the eager children waited
Till the closing of the day,
Till their eyes were tired of gazing
Along the dusty wayi
But there came no sound OF music,
No flashing golden crown
And tears they shed, as they crept 10 bed,
When the round red sun went down.
But at the hour Of midnight,
While the weary children slept.
Was heard within the city
The voice OF them that wept,
Along the moonlit highway
Toward the sacre cd dome,
Dead on his shield, from the well-foughi
field
Twas thus the king came home.
ri Chambers Journal.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26
THE PRESIDENT ALARMED.
A strange visitor ut oakview.

When the President completed his ar
rangoments for the purchase of his coun-
try seat near Washington the Superin-
tendent of Police detailed two mounted
officers, who were constantly on duty at
Oakview, in order that the family Of the
President might be comparatively free
from intruders. Recently, however, there
seemed 60 be no further necessity for such
n guard, and the policemen were relieved
and put back on regular duty. Since Mrs.
Folsom left the cottage several days ago 20
attend upon what proved 20 be the last
sickness of her mother, Mrs. Cleveland has
been ensconced in her coy suburban resi-
dcnce, and she was joined every evening
by the President as soon as no could dis
pose OF business. Outside of the servants
connected with the establishment thore Ia
no one about the premises, and the solo
guardian out OF doors il an enormous
mastid. One night last week, about tho
time that tho President and his household
wore on the point of retiring, there came
violent ring nj the front door-bell, and
for while there was great CONSERVATION
indoors. IL was regarded a. ominous that
the dog had failed TO make known the
presence OF stranger but finally one OF
the servants mustered up sufficient courage
Go answer the summons. A well-dresscd
man, but nm utter stranger TO the family,
was on the uncovered porch, and his i'm
quiry was not for the President but for
the former occupant OF Oakview, whose
name is Green. In explanation Of his I'M
timely visit the stranger said that he had
been absent from this part of the country
for several years and that he did not know
Of the change OF ownership In tho place
where he had formerly been a frequent
guest. 10 was profuse In his apologies
when informed OF the CONSERVATION that
his visit had created. and Turned his steps
cityward very much disappointed. An
effort was made 20 keep the matter quiet,
but IL finally leaked out, and the proba-
bilities are that in the future callers et
Oakviow viii again be compelled TO run
the gauntlet OF The metropolitan police
Miss Nellie Arthur. daughter Of the
Iofa Droufdcnt trfhfr a vtafftuv m.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26

II Dick IL not "crank," why do
ninety mine men out Of every hundred
carry the pocket-bookg There must be
some reason why he is alone in theory
and practice among all my friends.
What is It. Will the wives and mothers
tell us!
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26
An Edltor'sIsnra luck.

A California editor thinks that re-
publics are lingrateful, aud, apparently,
he has reason. He says; 1--WE wrote
up a whole paper of able articles
about san Benito county left moth
ing TO write about printed 10000
copies. lost 1915 on the venture,
knocked down a dirty, lying dog be-
fore we could collect what we did get,
broke our fist on the scoundrelly ours
teeth, got blood poisoning, had three
doctors waiting on as, and didn't get
out of bed for three months"
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26

operating to ascertain what may be the
most reasonable and just Interpretation
OF the law, with view to absolute observ-
anco thereof.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26

Awoman Of Roudout, N. " is proud
because she has twenty-one different
kinds of lamps in her house. The
next thing In order will ts lamp
craze.
The diamond drill. (Crystal Falls, Iron County, Mich.) 1887-1996, 1887-03-26

Miss Nellie Arthur, daughter OF the
late President Arthur. Is visiting re-
latives at Savannah, Ga.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30

a very neat Christmas card contain.
ing the following beautiful poem by
President Hunting, was given to each
OF the students of the College as they
were leaving for their homes to enjoy
the holiday vacation:
Home for the Holidays" Girls and boys,
6Od speed you all To the waiting iOys:
\ fathers hand and mother kiss
bTlnming measure of earthly bliss
This Christmas comes
Merry the mirthful DAYS will be
Glad ~ the wildbirds song of gIee:
but JOYS that come. are Joys that flee
The laughing broOklct seeks the sea
IL may not bide.
Home for the Holidays" q, my soul,
- The words point ON To nearing goal
W nero the SchoOldays done, the carthliic past.
We shall iind our Fathers house at last,
Some Christmas-tide.
llll Then. work ON. Gods time IL hest.
The stcrncr toll, the swceter rest
1hut Chrlstinus-tide will surely come
And the children then will nll 40 home.
And we shall bdc.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
The Wreck.

As the south bound train. which left
Mt. Pleasant at l:30. consisting of two
passenger coaches and baggage car.
was nearing Alma Wednesday IN pass
ing the switch the tender left the track,
taking the baggage car which WAS tum-
blcd bottom upwards with it. also one
passenger. several passengers received
slight injuries. al were well shaken up
but none seriously injured. The bag
gage master was found under his car
from which he was released, without
serious harm. The special train for
Cadillac was delayed about six hours
10y this accident. T. \. Miller was
among the passengers and received
some Slight bruises ON his hand. Loss
10 the company. - 900.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
Christmas Tree.

By invitation of Prof. Adams. prin-
clpal of the high school We were present
last Friday afternoon to witness the
distribution of presents from Christ
mass tree in his room at the Union
school building in this village. We
were kindly received by Prof Stillwell.
and conducted by him To- his museum
OF birds, beasts and creeping things,
together with quite collection of
mineral specimens. Indian relic and
rare curiosities. making very credit
able collection and we'll worth more
than this passing notice These speci-
mems were all prepared by Mr. Stillwell
and prove him IL "taXidermist" of rare
Sklll. Upon reaching Prof Adam )
room from which the light of day had
been excluded to give effect to the arti-
licial lights within, casting their weird
shadows and adding very much to the
beauty of the scene. We were greeted
by sea of smiling faces. radiant with
JOY, and expressing in language unmiS-
taxable the sentiment of the motto
which some kindly hand had inscribed
upon the blackboard. Il Merry Christ
mas To YOU.
The exercises were conducted by Prof
ADAMS III his usual pleasant manner.
and consisted Of lst. Il achoruS by mem
bers of the school which by its selection
and manner in which it was rendered
reflected credit upon the management.
2nd. Recitation, Merry Christmas :
by class of girls and boys in which
each one upon stepping into the class
recited some verse appropriate to the
occasion with fine effect 3rd A duet
by Miss Minnie Nc. Carty and Prof.
1erington was SO well rendered as to
elicit such IA emphatic encore. that
they felt obliged to try, try again. -
and succeeded most admirably.
The remainder of the exercises comp
sisted of recitations, declamatiOns an =
songs, and were indeed very creditabe
toall. Very good order prevailed to this
stage of the proceedings. but when the
distribution OF the presents began.
how can we describe the scene. The
hilarious hilarity which had been so
long suppressed, now burst forth in one
wild and loud tumultuous hubbub that
for volume and force cannot be beaten
outside the "lo" resort. y happy. JOY
Gus. mercy crowd. May they enjoy
many such occasions is the wish Of their
| friend the writer.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
W est Arcadia.

Mrs. Parsons has gone to Chicago to
spend the holidays with her daughter
Mrs. Irving Rice: and Miss Hattie
Parsons is spending the holidays will
friends in Eaton Go
The Nelson farm just south of Alb
bolts changed hands some time ago. II
is now owned 10y Nh. Mum who has
moved onto IL.
Christmas was celebrated at Alex
Wiley's, by about 30 relatives and
friends. 4 well laden Christmas tree
Was the chief feature Of the occasion.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30


will be prepared to do all kinds of
dyeing, ribbons ana plumes included,
Dee. 10. 1857. G. W. VANWEGEN.
Alma, Mich.
FoR RENT. \ frst-claSs Harness
Shop. centrally located in the beautiful
village of Alma. Apply to
NJ. c. DALLAS,
Alma, Mich.
See those all wool Mems Socks for %
cents at Kinch'S shoe store.
For SALE;-A good second hand %
horse power engine cheap.
449--tf. j. NJ. Montgel Il Co
Mems embroidered slippers for 75c
at kinch'S.
Use double sole tap boots for sale at
Kinchs only Sl.25.
We wish to inform the citizens of
Aim and vicinity, that We are prepar-
ed to furnish fresh bread and cake,
warm meals ut all hours, good board by
the day or week with lodging. Oysters
in every style all at reasonable rates.
a share of public patronage respect
fully solicited. :. G.. HOPKINS.
455 If.
Members of the Alma Building and
Loan Assertion are hereby notified that
the January installment of the capital
stock Of said Association, is due on
Tuesday. January 3rd. lsSs. At 7:30
= '--i0ol' u " there will be a meeting Of
The IoaeYo, 80 - - which time
th. funds of church, H' ~ -
cred for sale rfFsxs ON Will be OF
all members Of tie - -, Sing is open to
" ..ition
John ID. Spinney.
Secretary.
Alma record. (Alma, Mich.) 1878-1928, 1887-12-30
Farm for Sale.

| offer the POO acres situated on 500.
tion and 2, in Sumner, known as ~
Hamilton Prichard farm. for sale. GrI
the place are 3 dwelling houses. IarIe
frame barn, ] medium size frame barIl,,
corn house, superior fruit orchaI :.
and pure living water. The soil Is ~
the best and well adapted for both
grain and stock. The place is well
suited for dividing into 40 acre parcels.
and | will sell the whole or any less
number of acres. and solicit proposit-
ions. Address me at Adrian. Mich.
l6G-5w Wm. III. Waldby.